Holiday Inn - Making Memorable Events

Written by Betsy O'Leary

Photos by Johnny Chauvin

While Tangipahoa Parish has many lovely event facilities, there is only one venue in our area that also offers onsite overnight accommodations to host wedding parties, family, and friends visiting from out of town. In a recent conversation with Holiday Inn Hammond’s Jamie Reynolds, she revealed what has been our town’s best kept secret. Holiday Inn, located on Southwest Railroad Avenue across from Hammond Square Mall, has enjoyed a stellar reputation in Hammond for years. In addition to overnight accommodations, this beautiful property also offers full catering services for various social events and corporate meetings. The expansion of their beautiful patio area enhances their appeal for those seeking the perfect venue for weddings, cocktail parties, reunions, birthdays, and bridal and baby showers. While Tangipahoa Parish has many lovely event facilities, there is only one venue in our area with on-site overnight accommodations for the wedding party and friends and relatives from out of town. In a recent conversation with Hammond Holiday Inn’s Jamie Reynolds, she revealed what has been our town’s best-kept secret. Recently, our local Holiday Inn expanded its services by offering all types of event planning under one roof.

Guests often comment on how impressed they are when entering this beautiful and welcoming lobby, and are greeted by the hotel’s warm and friendly staff. Providing great service is the top priority for the staff at Holiday Inn Hammond, whether it’s an out of town guest or guests attending a local meeting or event. The hotel’s amazing staff is led by General Manager Jamie Reynolds, Assistant General Manager Staci Cali, Food & Beverage Director April Sepulvado, Food & Beverage Supervisor Trey Sciortino, Front Office Manager Jacob Poole, Assistant Front Office Manager Matina Chester, Executive Housekeeper Olevia Watts, Maintenance Chief Meche Collier, Director of Sales Stacy Agnew, and Sales Coordinator Jillian Kentner.

Holiday Inn Hammond is the perfect venue to host wedding parties, as guests can book their rehearsal dinner, breakfast for special guests each morning, and also offers a great space for the ‘after-party’ following wedding receptions! Guests love the ability to gather at the bar to keep the festivities going, and then return safely to their rooms.The hotel also features an onsite restaurant and Bar. Kem’s is serving up local cuisine and amazing specialty cocktails! You will be greeted with a warm smile as lead Bartender Trey Sciortino serves you one of his signature cocktails. In addition, the cocktail of your choice can be paired with anything off the wonderful dinner menu created by Director of Food and Beverage April Sepulvado.

Everything you need, all in one place

Agnew can also refer other vendors to assist in making each event special and unique. Recently, Décor on a Dime was hired to beautifully decorate a room and create the exact ambiance the client wished for. In addition to the fixtures and linens that are included in meeting and event packages, Stacy can also offer additional rental items such as chair covers, sashes, table runners, chargers.

Our Experts Cater to You!

No matter the event, the staff at Holiday Inn Hammond is there to help! The Sales team will help to coordinate all details during the planning phase, and also touch base closer to your event to be sure that everything is still accurate, reconfirm any early access time that was discussed so that your event coordinator / decorator has appropriate early access, etc... to ensure a stress-free event day.

Holiday Inn’s knowledgeable event staff is also present on-site during your event to be sure it proceeds smoothly. This property is also a perfect location for both large and small corporate meetings and events. Flexible space allows for meetings small and large all with the convenience of a short commute from one of our comfortable guest rooms. With experienced and creative banquet staff, the Holiday Inn can provide delicious and timely meals for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Their knowledgeable team is equipped to handle all of the details so that you can take care of the business that is important to you.

Please reach out to Stacy for information regarding your next event at Sales@holidayinnhamond.com, or by phone at 985-662-3877.